NETWorks invites community to an Open House following volunteer reception, June 8, 4pm

      NETWorks Cooperative Ministry will host a volunteer reception Sunday, June 8, beginning at 3:00 p.m. followed by an open house with DeKalb Habitat for Humanity at 4p.m., featuring light hors d’oeuvres and plenty of fellowship.  The office is located at 2380 4th Street in Tucker.

      A partnership of local churches and businesses, NETWorks partners with low-income residents in Northlake, Embry Hills, and Tucker in a variety of programs.  It houses a food pantry offering nonperishable items, provides financial aid for housing and utility bills, and recently began a food co-op offering a wide variety of groceries and with a side of friendship twice a month.  It also provides referrals to other area resources.

      NETWorks is open 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday.  During those hours, trained volunteers talk with neighbors, fill food orders, answer phones, schedule appoints, and complete other ministry tasks.

      NETworks leaders invited nearly 100 current and former volunteers to an cake reception.

      “I am so grateful for the wonderful volunteers we have at NETWorks,” explained Holly Duncan, director of the ministry.  “We depend on our volunteers to make the work of NETWorks possible.  We want to thank them for their service, and this reception will be a small token of our appreciation.”